Lord's and Hove confirmed to host The Hundred Finals Days

The finale of the women’s competition will take place on August 14, with the men’s equivalent staged at the home of cricket on August 15

Lord’s and Hove will stage the finals of the men’s and women’s Hundred competitions in 2020.

The 1st Central County Ground, where the climax to the Kia Super League was played for three of its four years, will host the finale to the female competition on Friday, August 14.

Twenty-four hours later on Saturday, August 15, the men’s equivalent will be played at the home of cricket, among the most famous venues in global sport.

The semi-finals and final of both competitions will be played on each day in its inaugural year.

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Managing director of The Hundred Sanjay Patel said: "We’re delighted to award the first Finals of The Hundred to Lord’s and Hove – two grounds with a great history of staging showcase events in men’s and women’s cricket.

"The Hundred represents an incredible opportunity to broaden our audience for cricket and it’s great to see our Finals venues committed to delivering great spectacles next August to close the inaugural competitions with a bang.

"We’re looking forward to what promises to be a fantastic tournament, starting with the first men’s match in The Hundred on July 17 at the Kia Oval."

Both tournaments get underway in July 2020.

Hove, home of the Southern Brave women's side, has a long history of hosting women’s cricket, with last summer's second Ashes T20 the latest high-profile international fixture to take place at the venue.

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Meanwhile, a redeveloped Lord’s - where London Spirit's men will be based - is planning a number of changes to cater to the 100-ball competition.

Food and drinks options will be expanded while entertainment will be provided for attendees of all ages.

MCC chief-executive Guy Lavender said: "The Home of Cricket is a great setting for the final of this brand new competition, which will provide MCC the opportunity to welcome many more young people and families into the ground, including the Pavilion, not only for the final but across the group stages with our team, London Spirit.

"This is going to be another momentous sporting occasion - as well as another seminal moment in the rich history of Lord’s."

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